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Untitled, by Lisa Yuskavage, ink, 2007

Untitled

Lisa Yuskavage

2007

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

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Overview

Untitled is a 2007 ink by Lisa Yuskavage, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Lisa Yuskavage
When & what style?
2007
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two women embracing, with one woman holding the other. The women are drawn in a sketchy style, with rough lines and shading. The background is a blurry, grayish-blue color. The women's faces are blurred, making it hard to tell what they look like. The woman on the left has long, wavy hair, while the woman on the right has shorter, straighter hair. They are both wearing dresses, but the details are hard to make out. The painting has a dreamy, ethereal quality to it. The soft colors and blurred lines give it a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the work of Lisa Yuskavage.

About the artist

Artist

Lisa Yuskavage

Lisa Yuskavage ( yə-SKAV-ij; born 1962) is an American artist who lives and works in New York City. She is known for her figure paintings that challenge conventional understandings of the genre.

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